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choleric
/ ˈkɒlərɪk /
adjective
- bad-tempered
- bilious or causing biliousness
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Derived Forms
- ˈcholerically, adverb
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Other Words From
- choler·i·cal·ly choler·ic·ly adverb
- choler·ic·ness noun
- non·choler·ic adjective
- un·choler·ic adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
The opponents know this deep down, or at least fear it, and that is the true reason for their choleric obsession.
Habitually unable to contain his choleric temper, Kennedy cut loose when addressing his former Harvard chums in 1937.
Valens was of a timid, and Valentinian of a choleric, disposition.
Nevertheless, this modern Epaminondas made use of the rattan in his choleric moments, and advised its use!
They make his Majesty angry with the Huguenots—a vice peculiar to his Majesty, who is of choleric humor.
Being old and choleric, he would go off into a fierce passion against the abolitionists.
The fever that follows breeding of teeth comes from choleric humours, inflamed by watching, pain and heat.
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